The Birth of Somthing New (2)

• Maurice had signed his first professional contract with the Montreal Canadiens the day before his weeding to Lucille.
• As the young superstar was entering the Nation Hockey League he had only been able to play 16 of 82 games.
• It was two fractures in his foot that had held him back from playing
• He had changed his number from 15 to 9 in honour of his first child which weighed in at 9 pounds.
• The second year of Maurice's career he came back stronger than ever with more stamina and skill henceforth he was nicknamed the "Rocket" by his teamates.
• He had gotten 32 goals in 46 games which was a major accomplishment.
• All the goaltenders had feared him because he was unstoppable, the Goalies shook in fear as they saw the fire in Maurice's eyes.
• As the season progressed he had carried his team to win the Stanley Cup in his sophmore season.
• He was a scoting machine scoring 9 goals in 12 games he was the MVP.

The Early Years of Maurice "Rocket" Richard (1)

• The hockey legend was born in the Bordeaux district of Montreal ont he 4th of August in 1921.
• He was the eldest of eight children in the family
• When Maurice learned to walk he went quickly on to skating.
• Got his first pair of skates when he was at the age of 4.
• He had played in the rink his dad for him in the back yard.
• As a child he had joined the minor league and school hockeyleagues for his town area.
• He had dominated in all the minor leagues and worked his way up the skill status rapidly.
• When he grew older he joined different devisions of the leagues.
• As he attended school he became a Michinist and attempted to joined the armed forces.
• He was turned down 3 times due to his diploma was not completed.
• When he had joined the National hockey League as a rookie he was plagued with injuries.

Maurice "Rocket" Richard

One of the most oustanding and well known players throughout hockey's history would be Maurice "Rocket" Richard. People called him rocket for nothing, he screamed down the ice like a jet and was very solid on his skates making him an unwanted foe. He saw the ice verywell and there had the edge to his game which led to great seccess in his career.



Here is what I know before reading the book:

• He had played for the Montreal Canadiens


• Had died at an early age


• Is already in the Hockey Hall of Fame